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    Default Kid sized face sheilds

    Hi all,
    As the kids progressively endeavor to take over my shed, I was wondering whether anyone is aware of smaller sized face shields. I finally got around to setting up a small lathe for them, And all four at the moment seem to want to embark on the journey but my Norton face shield is to big for two of them and looks uncomfortable, I'd appreciate any suggestions folks?
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    Medical face shields are very adjustable and disposable. Not sure what sizes they can go down to, or even the cost.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cava View Post
    Medical face shields are very adjustable and disposable. Not sure what sizes they can go down to, or even the cost.
    Medical face shields are intended for splash protection not impact protection.
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    I'd be looking at face shields used for certain sports like ice hockey, paintball etc. Never seen proper trade face shields for kids before.

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    Some of those paintball masks are interesting!
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    Quote Originally Posted by shedbound View Post
    Hi all,
    As the kids progressively endeavor to take over my shed, I was wondering whether anyone is aware of smaller sized face shields. I finally got around to setting up a small lathe for them, And all four at the moment seem to want to embark on the journey but my Norton face shield is to big for two of them and looks uncomfortable, I'd appreciate any suggestions folks?
    regards
    Joel
    Hi Joel,

    I bought the Protector brand from Bunnings for my eldest son when he started to venture into the shed. Its the green version and it fits him quite well. He was 8 when we bought it and is 10 now and it still fits him. I think it as under $20 then. I was buying the yellow version for myself and grabbed the green one for him. I thought it to be good value.
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    Thank-you all for the replies, I haven't yet been out and about for a look yet, but I will keep you updated on my purchase.

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    The headbands on face shields can usually be made small enough to fit a child but the problem especially for small children is usually the weight of the shield front tends to weigh them down putting pressure on their neck.
    If the clear cover is a 2D (i.e. one curve around the head) the cover can usually be cut a bit shorter to make them lighter.
    If the material is polycarbonate (recommended) the cut can be made with tin snips.
    If the material is acrylic the cut can be made with a bandsaw and then the edges sanded smooth.

    If the cover is a 3D ( curves around the head in 2 directions) cutting the cover will compromise its strength but it will still be more protective than a 2D shield.

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